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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
WHILE it may be a disputed point anon

WHLE it may be a disputed point among
many that the Manitoba road will be able
to run trains from ST. Paul into Butte GA
a quicker time schedule than the Northern
Pacific. there can be no question that the
greater facilities afforded by the more ex-
tended connections Of the American Ex-
press Company. which accupy the
Manitoba road. over those OF the Pacific
Express win be OF great advantage to mer-
chants and shippers. This is only one of
the many benefits Butte will receive from
the advent of Mr.. Hills road.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

SOME Austrians p,ust have been going on
high old benders Of the ornate variety too
frequently OF late, as the cable furnished
the information yesterday that a bill had
been introduced in the Reichsrath by the
Government Ito prevent excessive drink.
ing" Only plain. quiet, unostentatious
DRINKS without any trimmings will be toll
Grated among the 0esterreichers when the
bill becomes a law.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
The Black Pine.

Yesterday morning there was q ramol
that the Black Pine was paying of the
miners at 50 cents on the 81. A repre-.
sentative of The MINER called on q couple
OF the heaviest stockholders, and learned
from them that there is no foundation
whatever for the rumor. The company
have enough property ov%erground TO pay
every dollar OF their indebtedness, ard
they propose TO do so. 1t is proposed t.
raise a loan Of $4,000 on mortgage, and
as 500 as Mr.. Merrill returns arrange
ments will be made to resume work on the
mine. Mr.. Merrill is attending the meeting
OF the Granite Mountain stockholders in
st. Louis.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

"OvERsPARsED and overcanvased' is
the excuse with which the British console
themselves for the defeat of the Thistle.
With national stubbornness they refuse to
believe thcfault lies in the design of the
hull, and we may expect to see another of
their beautiful models" next year make
another Intellectual attempt to get the cup
from IN American spoon-shaped boat.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

WILrRED BLUNT has been sentenced to
two months imprisonment "for speaking
at the proclaimed meeting at Woodford.
This is rough on Blunt, who was thrown
from the platform by the police before be
had time to open his mouth. The Govern.
ment seems to take the will for the deed in
this instance, and is going from bad to
worse" very rapidly.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

Ar present rate of progress it looks as il
cars will be running from South Butte to
the Postofice by Sunday. If the weather
stays fair long enough, Mr.. Bennett PROM
Uses to have them running to Centerville be-
fore winter sets in. The branch to Meader-
vile will be Immediately laid ON the COM
pletion OF the line to the Postofice.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

SILVER is good if you get enough of it."
said Sir Charles Crawford to TIE MINER
reporter the other day. That's the idea
the West has been contending for all along,
and will stand a good show Of carrying
when a few more Territories are admitted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
A PLEASANT PROSPECT,

That Gould Will Gobble The Mutual Union
and Postal Telegraph Companies Too.
New YORK, October 27.-A Wall street
circular says that a conference was held
this afternoon between President Chandler,
Of the Postal Telegraph Company, and Jay
Union and Postal Telegraph Companies
we're discussed. 1t was generally believed
10Th interests reached an agreement, but
President Chandler and Western Ui.ion Off
Gals declined to make any statement and
the latter .disc!aimed all knowledge OF the
conference. Parties who were cognizapt OF
the meeting and informed OF the result said
the telegraph war was settled and rates
would he advanced almost Immediately.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
7 TO CREnIr0ps

Estate Of J c.. q. Thornton. deceased. Motto.
IL hereby given by the undersigned, Admillistra
trlx OF The estate of J. C G. Thorn on, dec. ase1
to the creditors of and all persons having claim
against the said dere:sad, O exbibit hem. witt
the necessary vouchers. wit. il tie mouth. afe e;
the first publication notice, 70 th.' said Admins.
tratlix at her residence on Fast Granite street
mite city. in the Comfy Of III Bow.
Dated, DC. 4th, 1887.
LOUISE a THORNTON,
Aom1n1a ratrix OF the estate of J. &. c. Thorn.
ton, dece .sed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

WITH a grace and magnanimity all their
own, the City Council last evening receded
from the proposition to light the city by
gas, and renewed the agreement with the
Electric Light Company at greatly reduced
figures. For this they will receive the
thanks Of their constituents.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

EVIDENCE developed at the inquest on
Henry Benhayonin San Francisco develops
a romance OF crime worthy OF taking rank
with the causes celsbres of Europe. As the
case now stands it would form the ground.
work for q more thrilling rsmapce than
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
DAY.

Enthusiasm Of the Old Soldiers of the
Defunct Confederscy for JEFF DAVIS.
MACON. Ga. Octpber 26.-Yesterday was
Confederate Day in Macon. Every where
throughout the city Confeder 'te flags were
floating and everybody wore a dozen
badges on his breast indicative of love for
JEFFERSON Davis. A special feature OF the
occasion was the review Of Confederate
veterans by their old President. The pro.
E~cessiOn ~as to have marched by Davis in
review but when the procession was Cd.
Dosite Davis the veterans broke ranks and
s~armed about their chief. The police en-
deavored to keep them back, but they
shouted that ali the policemen Of Georgia
couldn't prevent them sha king hands with
JEFF Davis. The enthusiasm reached a
climax when some one handed u Confeder-
ate battle-f1ag to Davis. who grasped the
tatters Of the flag and pressed them to his
lips. The air was full Of such expressions
az. "God bless jeff DA Wis, "'G..d bless the
fag," and the entire multi ude was in tears.
Mrs. Davis and children kissed the flag and
with each kiss
FIVE THOUSAND HUzzAs WENT UP.
When the fl g was handed back to the
,uultitudes. men snatched all the availa-
BILE tatters a d pressed them warmly to
their lips. Pretty soon Davis arose and
said: "FrieEds. brothers, I am like that
old flag, tattered and torn by the storms
and years. love it as a memento If
what your fathers did. and what ! hoped
you would do. l will see you again"
Several badges, on behalf of military or
CARNATIONS were presented to Davis and
his daughters. They bore conspicuousIy
on their face Confederate flags and senti-
ments. During the afternoon, at the fair
grounds. various speeches were made by
old Confederate :eaders, and in the evening
there was q great %torchIight demonstra-
ton and an address by General jackson,
ex-Minister to Mexico.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate Of Fannie Pack, d.ceas ed. Notice is
hereby given by the undersigned, Administers.
!f,x of'he estate of Fannie Pac. deceased, to
against the said deceased. TO exhibit them viii
the necessary vouchers, within f .ur month a ff.I
the first Publication of hi notice. to the said
ST.. Butte CITY. in the County of liver Row Walt
Dated Oct. 9Th, 1887.
" HELEN C. HARPER,
deceased. "o
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

a9-When the subscriber 70 orders his sub
scription, will be discontinued at the end of the
toe paid for. otherwise 1t will be continued.
Wien the Semi Weekly is 20 continued, 1t will
be charged for at the rate of $500 per annum.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

6H1LOH'S V1TALlZER IL what you need fD
Constipation, Loss of Appetite. Dizziness and al
symptoms of Dyspepsia Price 10 and rs cent?
per bottle, NEWTON BROS.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

THE REV. GRO. II. TdAYtH, o. Bourbo,
Ind, sayf: "Both m; self and wife owe uul
lives to aHILOR'S CONSUMPTION CURE"
NEWTON PRO
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

CATARRH Cured, health and sweet breath
cents. Nasal Injector ffsA. NEWTON BROS.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
TEACHING OF ENGLISH ONLY

For lame back, side or chest. use Shiloh'
Porous Plaster. Price Is cents. NEWTON BROS
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accomplishes for everybody exactly what is claimet
forit. One of the reasons for the great popularity O.
the Mustang Liniment Is found in its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such a medicine
The Lanberman needs it in case of accident.
The Housewife needs it for generalfamlly use
The Canaler needs 1t for his teams and his men
The Mechanic needs it always on his worl
bench.
The Miner needs It In case Of emergency.
The Pioneer needsit-can'tg get along without 1t
The Farmer. needs it in his house, his stable
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat man or the Boatman need.
it in liberal supply afloat and ashore.
b Horse.fancier needs tit Is his best
friend and safest reliance.
The Stock-grower needs fit will save lin
thousands of dollars and a world Of trouble.
The Railroad man needs 1t and will need It 50
long as his life is a round Of accidents and dangers.
The BackW00dsman needs it. There is moth
ing like 1t as an antidote for the dangers to life.
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs 1t about his store among
his employees. Accidents will happen, and when
these come the Mustang Liniment is wanted at once
Keepa Bottle in u House. IT'S the best OF
economy.
Keep a Bottle in the Factory. Itsimmediat.
use IN case of accident saves pain and loss Of wages
Keep a Bottle Always n the stable IL,
use when an1ai.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
WARDS OF THE NATION.
Suggestions Contained in the Report of
the Superinten dent of ndia Schools.

Suggestions Contained in the Report o.
the Superintendent of Indian Schools.
WASHINGTON, October 27.-From the an.
nual report II John Riley, Superintendent
OF Indian Schools, to the Secretary of the
Interior. it appears the aggregate expendi
ture by the Government for the education
OF Indian children during the year was
$1,095 1873, OF which $719,S33 was OK.
pended on account of government board.
ing schools. and $4OS, 299 for the support
and education OF pupils at contract board
Ing schools, most Of which are under the
control OF religious denominations. The
whole number of Indian children between
the ages Of 6 and II years is 1887. o.
this number 1882. DR. about 35h per
cent, attend schools some portion OF the
year. A Uniform system OF text book for
the study and
TEACHING OF ENGLISH ONLY
are recommended. The report says too
much stress cannot he laid upon the i'm
portance o! preparing native teachers, and
to this end suggests that a no, NAL school
department. be established at some o. the
large schools The superintendent makes
the following recommendations: That an
industrial boarding school lie established
near the Missouri River, adjacent to the
Sioux Reservation: that schools be pro-
vided for tribes in Nevada; that II commits
sion be appointed and empowered to make
a thorough examination OF the whole sub
ject OF Indian education.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29
STREET NUMBERING.
THE SIDEWALK QUESTION,

The question OF obliging property owners
to build sidewalks W Is brought up by Mr.
Lloyd. who thought that w rites owning
valuable property in the city should be
obliged to build sidewalks. The Mayor
didn't think the mail delivery nrces.itat ted
tine construction Of sidewalks. It Was gen
orally agreed that sidewalks we're d. SRA
bic. but that it would be difficult to make
property owners build them. especially
v here the streets are not graded; and that
sidewalks were laid the city would be at
the expense or the grading. The question
was laid over.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-29

A canvass OF the votes on the fire tax
was then made and found to count as fol-
lows: Second Ward, Is for and 8 against
ordinance; Third Ward. 10 for: Fourth
Ward. 20 for, 2 against; total, 81 for and
5 against.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23
Local Option Meeting.

At the suggestion of a committee selected
by the temperance people of Hisginsville,
there was a meeting Of the citizens OF Lex
ington township. Saturday. July 10. at the
courthouse. with a view of taking steps to
bring about an election in the city aud county
under the local option law of the slate.
Judge Ken Ryland was elected chairman,
G. NJ. Vaughan secretary.
After the chairman had explained the OBJ
ject Of the meeting and touched upon polnts
of the law governing the proposed election
the following five delegates, viz:
Judge X. Ryland. Robt. Taylor, G.. NJ. Cat
ron, Capt. Joe. Barnett and Rufus Young,
were chosen from Lexington township to
meet those from other townships in general
convention at Lexington on the 2lst inst, to
devise means of advancing the object in view
Under the local option law, Lexington be-
ing a city of over 2 100 people and compelled
to hold a separate election on the question OF
ABOLISH ng or retaining Its saloons,
Judge Wm. Young was chosen chairman OF
q meeting of the citizens Of Lexington, and
G. NJ. Vaughan secretary.
Or motion of Rev. W. A, Crouch a com
mittee of ten citizens of Lexington were Sc
lected Dy a committee of three composed o1
Capt. Andrew, Rev. W. A. Crouch and Capt
j, D. Conner to confer with the county com
mittee, as follows: Rev. W. T. Mcclure, q
X. Smith, #. Morath, Rev. NJ. w. Beckley
Rev. DIR. Howard, Judge VIM. Young, Lewis
Neal, Elder G.. W.. Terrell and George M,
Vaughan.
1t was further moved that this last nance
committee be fully empowered to meet q
such times and devise such plan for co-opera
ton with the county committee as they maj
deem best for conducting a vigorous cam
paign against the saloon business in the cit
and county.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23
DEMOCRAT" WANTS A REST.

EDITOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. you think
it a little bit too early for candidates to COM
mence the county canvass? Some twelve or
fourteen months must elapse before any nom
mating convention or primary election will
be held, and yet. we are to be bored during
all this time by q number OF county candi-
dates. 1t must be remembered that a drove
of candidates constantly and continuously
canYassing and eleetiopeerlng in the county
seriously binders and interferes with our bust.
ness and business affairs. The IigginsyIiia
Advance, we believe, was the author of This
nuisance. Some three weeks ago the Ad-
vance, a rotation IN office" paper put up the
name of w, II. jackson Tor sheriff, and
strange to say this ROTATION organ" urged tho
nomination Of Mr. Jackson principally upol
the grounds of his, JacksOn's, long contin-
uance in office. The reasoning OF the Ad-
vance in naming its friend was good, but what
has become of that raDer's consistency? Has
the Adyance forgotten the war it and lis cor
respondents made On steele, BLACKWELL and
Conner during the last canvass in this county
To the Advance il now seems that what was
vice in Steele, Blackwell and Conner in 1886
- virtue in its friend jackson in 1887. The
business men and farmers of the county sag
let this matter OF canvassiug for office be post,
pOped at least until the opening OF the year
in which nominations will be made.
DEMOCRAT.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

The disbnrsing officers of the treasu-
~ were somewhat surprised the other
morning when a duly authorized com
mittee of expert accountants called I'M
oeremoniously to count their cash and
zee II the books would balance. SINH
lar action will be taken with all dis
bursting officers. Their accounts have
never been overhauled, and it will be a
wonder if crookedness in high places is
not uncovered, as was done in the case
of the clerk, Harvey, who was not long
since discovered to be a forger, the
proceeds of his crime having largely
been used for the benefit of the repub.
liean party.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23
A Word to the Wise.

Ladies of Lexington, and our friends gen.
orally. who anticipate purchasing only the
very latest styles. and the very best goods at
cheapest prices, should see the Ahrens Dry
Goods Bazaar display of Spring Goods, when
they will find the most attractive selection of
spring novelties ever shown in the city.
Ladies who buy elsewhere will pay more
and be disappointed in getting the newest
goods. apr9tf
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

Mr.. John T. Clarke, recently dis
missed from the position of chief CLERK
in the auditors Office, makes public this
statement:-"I have nothing to say
about MI. Walker. He had the power
to discharge me, and be exercised his
prerogative. His action was FORE
Swallowed in the testimony taken be-
fore the investigating committee and il
was settled I would have to 60 at the
adjournment of the regular session.
But as the governor called a special
session it was decided to wait until its
adjournment, and the reverberations of
the speakers gavel had hardly ceased
when Mr.. Walker exercised his prerog.
alive. l don't think my evidence be-
fore the committee affected the result,
as my testimony was all hearsay. ]
suppose if | had assumed to believe
things 1 knew to be false | might have
stayed in the Office as Tonga as I desired,
but | am getting too old for that sort OF
thing, and l never expect to stultify
myself in order to become a time.seesi
e. sstsssgtltylss s!6Sk|
Np4f5 fSS(S
46}E3af 6fd54 8ns al tyns
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23
~DMINIsTRATOR NOTICE,

ETTERS Of administration on the estate ri
II Robert X. Niece, deceased, were ,granted
to the undersigned on the 2lst day OF July,
1887. by the Probate court oil Lafayette coun-
ty. Missouri.
all persons having claims against said estate
are required to eXhibitthem to me for allowance
within one year after the date of this notice, or
they may be precluded from any benefit Of such
estate, and if such claims be not exhibited with
in two years they will be forever barred.
FELIX J. MCGEE
july23l5 Administrator.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23
Have Not Been Beaten.

WaddelPs Patent and Red R. have not been
beaten. Like Banquo's ghost, they will not
down. except when eaten. Having again
been put up" they still wear the crown as
the whltest. purest and most superior fiours
These, with the other grades of flour, can be
had at all grocery stores. Exchanges maef
at the Office of JnO. W. Waddell l. Co, dIldt
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

Speaking of the boom in Southern
California, a Sacramento gentleman
said he had attended a ball a few
nights ago at P%uente, and while waltz
ing with a young lady she sold him
two town lots, which she assured him
We're charming bits of property and
cheap. He found that was covered
with water and the other was a pile OF
rocks.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23
1t man Cleveland of ours Is a great

z66t man Cleveland of ours ls a great
Fellow, mentally as we'll as physical,
ff4I He has been showing his wife Ia
relatives in York state for a couple
H8f weeks, and he seems to have kin ia
Ep3tkty much every county. Every
ENbere that he goes he does some little
kind or friendly act, and ne makes a
fllltIe speech that is just the thing
kGeful, well-turned, modest, taking,
6Rld the people are all charmed with
HIN. The cities are all for him be-
cause they recognize in him an honest
man, of elevated business methods, and
kpow the country people up in York
will be for him too. Why, that little
wife of his is enough to make every
body his friend, she is so sweet arc
pretty, and withai SO womanly anG
American. o, Grover is a lucky fellow
The man who runs against him fol
president will waste his time and lungs
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

The Japanese government has recent
ly placed some large riders for steel
rails in Europe. Halt the contract has
gone to English firms at "a lis. The
other half has been taken by Ger
mans, at f5 6s. The rails are to be
delivered free on board in London and
Antwerp respectively.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

Lafayette county, No., has a score
OF farmers worth from $50 900 to
S75, 200; three times as many worth
$780, 900 to $4,000, and hundreds who
are worth from 81, 900 to 800 900" Of
course it has. ANY Industrious, intel.
ligent man can get rich farming in
LAFAYETTE county. If he can't he need
not try to do so anywhere else.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

The radical error into which the re-
publican editors fall is in confusing the
republican party with the country.
They are two very different things.
The chances now are that while the
country will live long and prosper, the
republican party will fight n more
campaign on the bloody shirt issue, be
whipped ont of its boots, and peter ont
as a piece of useless lumber.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

and Germany were gfvsh"aSst back,
July IA, the celebration of the fall OF
the Bastile in France, by the fact that
the predicted anti German demonstra-
lions failed to materialize. The French
were busy celebrating an event which
was an epoch in the march of human
liberty, and were not to be diverted
from that purpose. 1t seems as if the
occasion might we'll bring from every
liberty loving heart a hearty anne"
has les Bastile! is a cry which car
bode Ill only to %tyrants.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

Last Sunday was a terribly hot day
all over the United States. The Their
mometer ranged IN different cities at
from 100 to LOG degrees in the shade,
and deaths from snnstroke were very
numerous.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

Knowing that Harpers' Weekly Ii
dated a little ahead we fell into the
error of saying that it was the July 1t
number which contained the notice OF
the Kansas City Exposition. We
ahould have written, July 9.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

It seems that Mr.. Tilden had a good
deal of property in England. Since 1t
has had to be probated it appears that
his estate there is valued at from $780,
aa0 to SaO0,AOO.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

A quack doctor, by a hypodermic in
lection. caused the death OF an estima-
ble Young lady in Indiana.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

The Odessa Democrat complains o.
the carelessness of engineers on the
e. q A. railroad, in not giving warn
ing Is they approach road crossings
The Democrat gives two cases in
point, where serious consequences
might easily have resulted. This
10 Q grave offense, a violation of law,
and Q wanton jeopardy of human life.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

The local option law proposed to be
adopted In this county is prohibition IN
the severest sense. There ought to be
no mistake made about that.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

We gave our authority for the story
of MIR. Gould's purchase OF the ME-
souri, Central. We know nothing OF
the transaction personally.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

The president has been visiting his
relatives In York state for the past ten
DAYS, Mrs. Cleveland accompanying
him.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-07-23

Feineman & Co., of Kansas City,
wholesale liquor dealers, have made an
assirument. Liabilities, about $4,000.